Author: Finley Ashbrook - Page 2
How to Add Nutrients Back to Your Potting Soil
Revive your potting soil with simple, organic methods to restore nutrients naturally. Learn how to feed houseplants without repotting, avoid common mistakes, and get lasting growth with compost, worm castings, and slow-release amendments.
How Big Can You Build an Orangery Without Planning Permission in the UK?
Learn the exact size limits and rules for building an orangery without planning permission in the UK. Stay under 30 square metres and under 3 metres high to avoid applications.
What Do You Mean by Pollarding? A Simple Guide to This Ancient Pruning Method
Pollarding is a traditional tree pruning method that cuts back branches to permanent heads, controlling size and extending tree life. Learn how it works, which trees suit it, and why it’s still used today in cities and gardens.
Which is worse for indoor plants: overwatering or underwatering?
Overwatering kills more indoor plants than underwatering because it causes root rot and invites pests. Learn how to tell the difference and how to save your plants before it's too late.
What Is the Prettiest Vegetable in the World? Beauty and Sustainability in the Garden
Discover the prettiest vegetables in the world-from Romanesco broccoli to rainbow chard-and learn how growing beautiful, edible plants supports sustainable gardening and deeper connection to your food.
Why Is My Compost Killing My Plants? Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Your compost might be killing your plants because it's too fresh, too acidic, or contains harmful materials. Learn the top 5 mistakes and how to fix them to grow healthy plants with safe, mature compost.
Best Time to Plant Fruit Bushes in the UK - 2025 Guide
Learn the exact months to plant fruit bushes across the UK, with zone‑specific tips, soil prep, step‑by‑step planting instructions, and a handy FAQ for a bountiful harvest.
Permaculture Gardening Explained: Sustainable Design for Everyday Gardens
Learn what permaculture gardening really means, its core ethics, design principles, and step‑by‑step actions to build a low‑maintenance, eco‑friendly garden.
Landscaper’s Top Tools for Weed‑Free Flower Beds
Discover the proven tools landscapers use - from landscape fabric and mulch to edging and herbicides - to keep flower beds weed‑free all season.
Best Flowers for Unheated Greenhouses in the UK
Discover which hardy flowers thrive in UK unheated greenhouses, with planting guides, care tips, and a quick comparison table for winter colour.
Which Fruit Is the UK's Most Eaten? Answer, Stats & Planting Calendar
Discover which fruit tops UK consumption, why apples lead, and get a planting calendar to grow your own favorites in a British garden.
British word for greenhouse - the UK term explained
Learn the British term for greenhouse, why it's called a glasshouse, how it differs from conservatories or polytunnels, and get practical UK‑specific building tips.